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'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

Cannes 2016: Mallika Sherawat attends UNICEF Gala

Cannes 2016: Mallika Sherawat attends UNICEF Gala

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The TRP Trap

The TRP Trap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'The more the news media weakens, especially at this juncture of economic ruin with lay-offs and wage cuts, the more the owners and journalists weigh their value in terms who they are close to, the more they depend on the State to bail them out of trouble, slow-fry their rival, the faster it pushes us towards institutional destruction,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

Aishwarya can save the Mumbai Film Festival, BUT...

Aishwarya can save the Mumbai Film Festival, BUT...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'Sonakshi Sinha, Imran Khan and other stars say MFF is their film festival. In reality, the festival belongs to Mumbaikars, who wait in long lines, rushing from theatre to theatre.'

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

Father's Day Special: Getting to know Dev Anand

Father's Day Special: Getting to know Dev Anand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Son Suneil Anand talks about his famous father, and their life together.

Why Bollywood is not growing

Why Bollywood is not growing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan now act in only about one film each year, and made money through advertisements and television.' 'This meant that many people, even if they had the money to spend on a movie and wanted to go, often had nothing available for them to watch.'

The War Review

The War Review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

War is an ode to such star power, one that pits Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff together for the first time and capitalises on their famous idol-idoliser energy to draw us into a world of espionage, action and camaraderie.

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

More Indians are watching films across screens, TV, online and other platforms than ever before. Whether it is by tackling costs, processes or revenues, the trick is to find a way of making money from all of them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Brands find it's not Mushkil to plug into KJo's Dil

Brands find it's not Mushkil to plug into KJo's Dil

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Facebook, Airbnb, Paytm, eBay join the film's cast of brands, look to connect with young audiences.

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'Does Avengers: Endgame close satisfactorily?' 'Does it beat that gold standard of superhero movies, which Mr Nolan gave us nearly seven years ago?' 'After watching on an IMAX screen at a midnight show yesterday, I would say, yes sir, it most certainly does.'

'People may get sick of T20s'

'People may get sick of T20s'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Where does Gideon Haigh see the future of the T20 game?

SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Snapdeal

SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Snapdeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The cash-rich Japanese company made waves with its plans to grow outside its home base last year when it bought No. 3 US mobile carrier Sprint Corp for $21.6 billion.

Making Kiara, Aishwarya, Bhumi look SEXY!

Making Kiara, Aishwarya, Bhumi look SEXY!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Even if we do a really sexy picture, they (stars) trust me and my wife Manisha to pull out an absolutely amazing shot.' 'It should not cross that line and step into vulgarity.'

China's top film actress reappears after 3 month vanishing act

China's top film actress reappears after 3 month vanishing act

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Fan Bingbing, who has been ordered to pay $130 million (Rs 952 crore) for tax evasion, was reportedly kept at a "holiday resort" used by investigators in a suburb in the coastal province of Jiangsu.

Prince no more: Fans, peers pay tribute to legendary musician

Prince no more: Fans, peers pay tribute to legendary musician

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Fans and fellow musicians have paid glowing tributes to legendary musician Prince, who passed away on Thursday in his Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis.

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Why Indian media is headed for a meltdown

Why Indian media is headed for a meltdown

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Vanita Kohli-Khandekar analyses why the rising tide of conservatism will not help India's ambition to have a world-class media industry.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Vidhu Vinod Chopra takes stock of his Bollywood career and explains why he thought of foraying into Hollywood.

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Pizza delivery guy at the Oscars receives $1000 tip!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Pizza Delivery guy who didn't know he was headed to the Oscars!

Priyanka promotes Baywatch in New York

Priyanka promotes Baywatch in New York

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Baywatch babe PeeCee is just everywhere!

What makes Riteish Deshmukh LAUGH!

What makes Riteish Deshmukh LAUGH!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'It's happened many times, all these lovely aunties come to me and say, 'Beta, whenever you come onscreen, you make us laugh even before saying a dialogue'.'

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Why were two of 2018's critically panned films awarded?! exclaims Aseem Chhabra.

Why this designer feels LESS is MORE

Why this designer feels LESS is MORE

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Amrapali Singh is one of four GenNext designers who will showcase their collection at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Anil Ambani, Spielberg join hands to form Amblin Partners

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Participant Media led by Jeff Skoll and Entertainment One, a leading US-based media company, are also part of the joint venture.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Drive-in theatres are back!

Drive-in theatres are back!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It's a warm evening, but people don't seem to be bothered by the heat as they watch the critically acclaimed film out in the open, where they can drink, smoke and talk, if they feel like.'

'Sushant never spoke about depression'

'Sushant never spoke about depression'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It is difficult to speak about Sushant in the past tense.'

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Making her film debut with The Householder, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote more screenplays than novels, winning two Oscars -- for A Room with a View and Howards End. She kept her distance from the film crowd, seeking refuge in the 'protective' company of her two life-long collaborators, Director James Ivory and Producer Ismail Merchant.

'I don't take success seriously'

'I don't take success seriously'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

'It is better to forgive in a relationship because you have invested so much time in it. And there are kids involved. If you forgive your partner, you will come out as a winner.' Akshay Kumar discusses relationships, success and Rustom.

Tina Fey, Jim Carrey, Seinfeld: Goodbye, David Letterman!

Tina Fey, Jim Carrey, Seinfeld: Goodbye, David Letterman!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Almost sad they weren't meeting to form the world's most formidable comedy collective!

Don't kill Bollywood!

Don't kill Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

'The Maharashtra government diktat is another meddling example in an industry where politics or language has no role to play.' 'Cinema has a universal language. Filmmakers are divided across regions, but united in their passion for films,' says director Suparn Verma.

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'As the longest-lasting action hero, Cruise doesn't go down without a fight.' 'He throws in a quip here and there, runs like he's only ran in his last 20 movies, takes a whole lot of pounding from beauties and beasts, but The Mummy's garbled mythology and recycled imagery doesn't have the wits to complement his popping-from-the-veins enthusiasm,' says Sukanya Verma.

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2017

What a life he led!

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

How the multiplex killed Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'We need more universal films like Dangal, Sultan or Padmavat that work across single screens and multiplexes.'

A peek into the high-flying life of F1 champ Lewis Hamilton

A peek into the high-flying life of F1 champ Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Lewis Hamilton can become Britain's first four-times Formula One world champion this season, but some former racers fear the Mercedes driver's celebrity lifestyle could make the task harder.

Saregama strikes the right notes

Saregama strikes the right notes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

In the past couple of years, Saregama has redefined itself into a 'content IP company'.